Finland set to again shut its entire border with Russia The decision comes amid renewed asylum seekers arrivals that Helsinki has labelled a Russian hybrid attack. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023
Finland, NATO's newest member, will sign a defense pact with the United States NATO’s newest member and Russia’s neighbor Finland is to sign a bilateral defense cooperation agreement next week with the United States in a deal that allows Washington to send troops into the Nordic country and to store weapons and equipment there The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Vladimir Putin doubles down on Ukraine war aims as he labels invasion a 'civil war' Putin boasted that 244,000 Russian troops are in the battlefield while a further 486,000 soldiers have signed a contract with the Russian military Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023
Putin not winning Ukraine war, says ex-MI6 chief as the Russian president talks up his military campaign Sir Alex Younger, former head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, stressed the conflict had seen an estimated 350,000 Russian soldiers killed or injured with frontlines now 'entirely static' Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023
Will the hard right really sweep Europe in 2024? If it does, here’s what could happen Governments are already shifting gear on issues from Ukraine to the climate crisis – and the US election could change everything, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023
Bulgaria Dismantles Soviet Army Monument Regional authorities in Sofia on Tuesday began dismantling a towering Soviet-era monument prominently featuring a soldier following years of controversy between Bulgaria's opposing camps of pro-Europeans and Russophiles. International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023
Finland to reopen 2 out of 8 border crossings with Russia after a 2-week closure over migrant influx Finland’s government says it will reopen two out of eight border crossing points with Russia later this week following a sudden influx of migrants in November The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Zelensky says had ‘frank’ talk with Hungary’s Orban ahead of Nato summit on Kyiv membership Hungarian president has repeatedly said he opposes starting talks on welcoming Ukraine to Nato The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
Free speech debate engulfs Denmark’s parliament after passing of law banning Quran burning Bill passes after spate of burning protests that led to uproar in Muslim nations. But some parties believe there is a bigger debate still to be had The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
Sweden's accession will make 'a lot of improvements' to NATO: Swedish FM Billström The war in Ukraine has forced a major rethink in European security, with both Sweden and Finland abandoning their long-standing policy of non-alignment and applying for NATO membership last year. But while Finland was admitted into NATO this April, delays have persisted on Sweden’s entry, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip… France 24 · Dec 8, 2023
David Cameron urges US Republicans to send Ukraine more long-range weapons Foreign secretary says arming Kyiv is good value for money due to large amount of Russian ordnance destroyed, on Washington visit The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Turkey’s Erdogan visits Greece to forge ‘new era’ after years of friction Turkish president hopes the NATO allies and neighbours will mend relations despite deep-rooted differences. Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2023
Turkey's Erdogan In Athens In 'New Chapter' Bid Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Athens on Thursday in a keenly watched visit billed as an attempted "new chapter" between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension. International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023
Turkey's Erdogan in Greece in 'new chapter' bid after years of tension Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Athens on Thursday in a keenly watched visit billed as an attempted "new chapter" between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension. France 24 · Dec 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023 NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023 MPs and peers rebuke Sunak over lack of national security oversight Intelligence and security committee says failure of PM and immediate predecessors to engage is ‘unacceptable’
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023 Poland warns Nato has three years to prepare for attack by Russia As the White House runs out of money to support Ukraine, Poland warns Russia could attack the West in less than 36 months
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023 Dutch lawyers seek a civil court order to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel Human rights lawyers have gone to court in the Netherlands to call for a halt to the export of fighter jet parts to Israel that are being used in attacks on Gaza
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023 Nato must be ‘prepared for bad news’ in Ukraine, says Stoltenberg The more Western allies will support Ukraine, the faster the war will end, the Nato chief said
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023 Putin orders Russian military to increase troop numbers by 170,000 Russia maximises forces in response to ‘aggressive activities of the Nato bloc’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023 Marbles row leaves diplomats reassessing Sunak’s strategic grip Cancellation of meeting with Greek PM has Europeans wondering how Cameron will work with No 10
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023 Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 million Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to increase the number of troops by nearly 170,000 to a total of 1.32 million
International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023 Russia Voices Indifference Over OSCE's Future As Summit Concludes The world largest regional security organisation concluded its annual summit Friday with Russia expressing indifference over the body's future.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023 Russia's Lavrov insists goals in Ukraine are unchanged as he faces criticism at security talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says his government is not prepared to “review its goals” in Ukraine in a blunt and confrontational message to Western leaders on a rare trip to a NATO member state
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023 Officials walk out as Russia’s Sergei Lavrov speaks at European security meeting Foreign ministers of Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania had said they would not attend the talks due to Mr Lavrov’s participation